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Launch your round: test, live and the first days

The three requirements to launch, how to make the test investment, the launch signature, what happens during and at the end of the round, and how to cancel it if needed.

10 min read6 chaptersFor foundersIntermediateUpdated Oct 17, 2026

What you will learn

  • The launch requirements
  • Test mode versus live mode
  • What happens when you reach or miss 100%
  • Cancelling a round and its consequences

Before you start

  • Your startup with all 10 steps complete
  • Access to your site, store or socials to add the link or button

Chapter 1The three requirements

  1. All 10 steps of your startup completeFinish any missing ones in the editor.
  2. Integration detected in live modePaste your link, button, widget or code with the live key (pk_live) and open your site: Krows detects the first visit.
  3. Test investment completedMake an investment from your integration in test mode. As a founder, you can only invest in your own startup in test mode.

The setup guide (Q) ticks each one off. When all three are done, “Launch round” becomes available in My startups and on the dashboard.

Chapter 2Test mode and live mode

TestLive
Keyspk_test_… and sk_test_…pk_live_… and sk_live_…
Linkcheckout.krows.app/test/your-startupcheckout.krows.app/your-startup
MoneyTest USDC, worthlessReal USDC
Button and widgetLabelled “TEST”No label
Passes and ProStripe test card, nothing chargedReal payment

Switch between them with the “Test / Live” selector on the dashboard and in Integration. More in Test mode.

Chapter 3The launch

  1. Tap “Launch round…”You will see the three requirements ticked and the closing date: the round starts today and ends 90 days later at most.
  2. Tap “Sign and launch”You sign with your wallet. The round is created on Solana with your goal, tokens and milestones. Keep that wallet safe: it is the only one that can request milestones and withdrawals.
  3. Share your linkThe final window gives it to you ready. The more people see it in the first days, the better.
app.krows.app/proyectos/gueepard/panel
The startup dashboard with the round open: raised, investors, trust and days left.

Chapter 4During and at the close

  • Each investment reaches you by email and in the bell. The money goes straight to the contract.
  • Investors can withdraw while the round is open.
  • Reports start when you launch the live round: each period you have 3 days to deliver.
  • If you reach 100%, investors receive their tokens and you can request the first milestone.
  • If you do not, on the closing date all USDC is returned to your investors automatically.

Chapter 5Cancelling a round

From My startups, “Cancel round…”. You must type the startup’s name to confirm. Every investment is refunded, the startup closes and you lose 3 trust score points. It cannot be undone.

Chapter 6Final review

Before you close this guide, check you have it clear. None of this is sent anywhere: it is just for you.

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